Learn how to disable or remove Safari extensions on Mac

Last update: 04/10/2024
Remove Safari Extensions On Mac

If your Safari browser is running slowly or not working properly, removing browser extensions may help resolve the issue. Below you can see the steps to remove Safari extensions in Mac.

Disable or remove Safari extensions on Mac

Apple's default Safari browser on the Mac allows you to configure Safari Extensions, which can improve its performance.

For example, people who are active on social media may set up browser extensions specifically designed to allow them to share content on social media.

Similarly, there are a number of Safari extensions that can manage passwords, monitor There that is shared on social networks and perform a number of different functions.

However, in general, browser extensions can be incompatible and interfere with the proper functioning of the browser, resulting in a slower web browser and various problems.

Therefore, one of the most recommended answers to troubleshoot Safari on a Mac is to disable or remove Safari extensions.

1. Remove Safari Extensions on Mac

The best way to remove the Safari browser extension on Mac is to go to Safari preferences.

1. Open safari Browser > choose safari in the top menu bar and click Preferences… in the drop-down menu.

Open Safari Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, switch to Extensions tab > choose the Safari Extension you want to delete and click the button uninstall button.

Uninstall Safari Extension on Mac

3. In the affirmation pop-up window, click the button uninstall to check.

Confirm uninstallation of Safari extension on Mac

Similarly, you can repeat the above steps to remove different Safari browser extensions installed on your Mac.

2. Disable Safari Extensions on Mac

The option to disable Safari browser extensions is located in the Develop menu, which is not enabled by default on the Mac.

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So follow the steps below to first enable the Develop menu on your Mac and use the Develop menu to disable Safari extensions.

1. Open safari browser > choose safari in the top menu bar and click Preferences… in the drop-down menu.

Open Safari Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, switch to Above and choose Show Expand menu in menu bar possibility.

Show Expand Menu in Toolbar Menu on Mac

This may allow the Develop menu to appear in the Safari menu bar on your Mac, making it easier to disable extensions.

3. Now open safari Your Mac's browser > choose Enlarge in the top menu bar and click the option to disable extensions in the drop-down menu.

Disable the Extensions option in the Mac Development menu

This may remove all Safari extensions installed on your Mac and prevent Safari browser extensions from being installed on your Mac.

3. Remove Safari Extensions on Mac

You can also manually remove Safari Extensions by going to the Extensions folder on your Mac. This technique can be used if you are unable to remove Safari extensions via System Preferences.

1. Leaving the safari your Mac's browser (if it's open) and click Search located in the activity bar of your Mac.

Finder icon in the Mac taskbar

2. Then click the button Ir a in the top menu bar and choose Go to the folder ... in the drop-down menu.

Go to folder on Mac

Word : You can attack too Command + Shift + G to bring up the “Go to Folder” function

3. Sign in ~/Library/Safari/Extension and click the button Ir a button.

Go to the user extensions folder on Mac

4. In the Safari Extensions folder, click Extension you want to delete and click on Transfer to trash possibility.

Manually remove Safari extension on Mac

5. Subsequently, abandon Safari browser and Reboot Safari browser to check if the extension has been removed from the Safari browser.

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